1862 A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture William Chambers...

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture, with Illustrations, Notes, and An Examination of Grecian Architecture William Chambers; Joseph Gwilt; W. H. Leeds [ed.] 1862 Lockwood and Co. : London 12" by 9.5" viii, 336pp SUMMARY An academic treatise on civil architecture by the designer of Somerset House and the Pagoda at Kew. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Edited by W.H. Leeds, this volume comprises William Chambers' treatise on Civil architecture, and Joseph Gwilt's discussion of Grecian architecture. With sixty six plates in total, collated and complete. Originally published in 1759, Chamber's treatise on civil architecture was influential on builders of the eighteenth century. Rather than dwell on details of construction and planning, the work offers suggestions for decorative architectural elements. Alongside Gwilt's examination of Grecian architecture, the work also includes ideas from the works of many 16th- and 17th-century Italian architects that were little known in Britain at the time. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown, 'Clarence Bacon, 18 Deepdale Street, Sutton in Ashfield, 1929'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Watson Fothergill, Nottingham'. Fothergill was a British architect who designed over one hundred unique buildings in Nottingham. Stamp from Taunton Corporation Architect's Department to the recto of the front endpaper, dated 27th May 1964. CONDITION In the publisher's original brown cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards and the spine. There is a small tear in the cloth at the front joint near the tail of the spine, and an inch-long tear in the cloth at the rear joint near the head. A little bumped, with a little loss to of cloth to the head and tail of the spine. The front and rear hinges are starting, but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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